There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Westbury
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h 30m£59–135Drive 110.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Bournemouthcar 110.3 mi
2h 28m£27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
7h 17m£42–115Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
5h 34m£32–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Axminstertrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Kings Statuebus X53 / ...
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
5h 50m
Barnstaple to Bournemouth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Bournemouth is 195 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth without a car is to train via Westbury which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £140.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Bournemouth is to train via Westbury which takes 5h 30m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Bournemouth via Exeter St Davids, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £44–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Barnstaple to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–70
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–11
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Weymouth to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Kings Statue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/wessex-dorset-south-somerset
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Bournemouth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Bournemouth is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Barnstaple to Bournemouth.
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